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Buckhead Turns Its Spring Cleaning GreenBuckheads Eco Collection Helps Residents &Businesses Dispose of Hazardous Materials

ATLANTA January 23, 2013 For the third year in arow, Buckhead will have a chance to start its spring

cleaning the right way at Buckheads Eco Collectionon March 23rd. This event will give area residents,commercial properties and businesses theopportunity to easily and safely dispose of all theitems theyve wanted to get rid of, but arent safe forregular trash pick-up.

Buckheads Eco Collection is presented by AtlantaCity Council Representatives Howard Shook andYolanda Adrean, organized by Livable Buckhead andLive Thrive and supported through the generosity of

the Rotary Club of Buckhead. The Eco Collection willhave experts available to properly dispose of orrecycle items such as old electronics, householdchemicals, unused paint, expired over-the-counterand prescription medicine, batteries, fluorescent lightbulbs and important documents that need to beshredded.

We are excited to once again offer the Buckheadcommunity this opportunity to properly dispose ofthose items they know they shouldnt throw in the

trash, said Denise Starling, executive director ofLivable Buckhead. In 2012, we collected more than70,000 lbs of materials for recycling and disposal.This year we hope area residents, businesses andcommercial properties will help us surpass thatamazing amount.

Experts will be available on Saturday, March 23rd tohelp Buckhead residents unload and properlydistribute items at 515 Garson Dr. Buckhead areabusinesses and commercial properties can also

participate in electronics and secure paper shreddingrecycling in the weeks prior to the event. Businessesand commercial properties wanting to participateshould contact Scott Cantrell [email protected], to schedule a pickup time. Paint, householdchemicals and medication disposal and certain other items will onlybe available to residents.

What you need toknow:

For Buckheadresidents,businesses andcommercialproperties only.(Zip Codes:30305, 30309,30318, 30319,30324, 30326,30327, 30342)

Businessesand CommercialProperties:To schedule apickup time,please contactScott Cantrell [email protected]

Residents:

Sat., March 2310 a.m. to 2 p.m.Residents mustpre-register atwww.livablebuckhead.org

Location:515Garson Drive,30324

Suggested $20donation for allparticipants
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To participate, residents must pre-register by visitingwww.livablebuckhead.org after March 1. Availability is limited and will beassigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Eligible ZIP codes for bothresidents and businesses include: 30305, 30309, 30318, 30319, 30324,30326, 30327, 30342.

Electronics recycling will be done by Reworx, and benefits theTommy NobisCenter which enables individuals with all types of disabilities to enter orreturn to employment and to enjoy productive and independent lifestyles,

while contributing to the greater business community. Since 1977, theTommy Nobis Center has helped more than 22,000 individuals find dignityand success in the workplace.

Additional vendors providing disposal services for Buckheads Eco Collectioninclude Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Iron Mountain, and RockTenn.

About Livable BuckheadLivable Buckhead, Inc. is a nonprofit organization thatstrives to ensure the long-term viability and prosperity ofthe Buckhead community. It does this by working

cooperatively with individuals, public entities and privatebusinesses to integrate into everyday life and business

sustainable strategies that improve the environment and quality of life in thecommunity. For more information about Livable Buckhead and its programs,visit www.livablebuckhead.org.

About Live ThriveLive Thrive is an Atlanta based 501 (c) 3 that empowerspeople, organizations, communities and businesses to

make positive, healthy and sustainable changes to the environment. Throughpartnerships and community events, Live Thrive has diverted over 250,000pounds of hazardous waste from Atlantas water system and landfills. Inrecognition of its efforts, Live Thrive received the Atlanta Business ChroniclesEnnovation Environmental Award in April of 2012 and the Fulton CountyCitizens Commission Environmental Award for enhancing and protecting theenvironment in May of 2012 and Keep Georgia Beautiful Waste ReductionAward November 2012. Are you ready to make a difference? For moreinformation visit our website www.livethrive.org or call 404-771-5322.

About District 7 Council Person Howard ShookHoward Shook is serving his third term as a member of theAtlanta City Council. He has served on all seven of theCouncils standing committees. Shook and his wife, Alise, arethe proud parents of two daughters, Catherine and MaryMartin.

About District 8 Council Person Yolanda AdreanYolanda Adrean was elected to serve the voters of District8 on the Atlanta City Council in November 2009, receiving76% of the ballots cast. She chairs the Committee on
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Council and serves on the Finance Executive, City Utilities, andTransportation Committees. Yolanda wears many hats. She is a wife andmother, she is a CPA and she is a tireless worker for our neighborhoods.

About Rotary Club of Buck headSince it began with its first meetings in 1950, the clubhas grown dramatically with its community, helpedform a number of other clubs, and significantly

expanded its charitable and community service activities. Rotarys main

objective is service in the community, in the workplace, and around theglobe. For more information visit our website www.buckheadrotary.com.

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